Chapter 327: Ashamed of One's Ugly Appearance!
A single opening song brought countless people to tears. Everyone has a story about the heart, and this song was a trigger point, resonating with innumerable listeners.
One song followed another. When Li Si and Qin Mo began their duet, the atmosphere in the venue soared to unprecedented heights. Qin Mo, in a blue evening gown, still had a trace of youthful innocence on her delicate face, yet she was as radiant as the bright moon, utterly captivating.
"This girl is called Qin Mo. She's rumored to be a top student in the music department at Lingjin University, excelling in all her classes."
"Not bad, not bad. She has a bit of the poise Li Si had when she first started."
"I'm a fan of this girl."
For a while, a loud discussion about Qin Mo took over the scene. While there were some discordant voices, the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. Her solid singing skills ensured she kept pace perfectly even when facing the superstar Li Si. Coupled with her pure and charming appearance, it was hard for anyone not to become a fan.
"Look, look, isn't Xiaomo performing wonderfully!" Luo Sulan stood up, waving her hands as she exclaimed, overjoyed.
Qin Qiu laughed. "That girl always used to hang out with a messy crowd. Now, at last, she's on the right track."
"With such an amazing older sister, of course the younger one is outstanding too," Chen Yang said, making sure to compliment Qin Qiu as well.
"You really have a way with words," Qin Qiu replied.
"Hehe..."
As the final song ended, everyone in the audience instinctively stood up, erupting into their warmest applause. It was a gesture of both satisfaction and farewell. Amidst the applause, Li Si's figure, followed closely by the spotlight, slowly receded into the distance. From this moment on, Li Si and this city had completely parted ways.
Qin Qiu and Luo Sulan rushed backstage immediately to find Qin Mo, also intending to thank Li Si for her support. Chen Yang stood by the car, lighting a cigarette and taking a thoughtful drag.
Yang Hu approached quietly and sighed, "Boss, Sisi truly loves you madly. I say, you should just accept her too! Nowadays, so many people have multiple wives. Didn't Eighth Rank Military General Zhao Lei from the Yueying Martial District marry three? With your achievements and status, marrying eight wouldn't be excessive!"
Yang Hu pressed on, partly out of a sense of injustice for Li Si. Compared to Qin Qiu, Li Si wasn't lacking in any aspect, and since Yang Hu was good friends with her, he was naturally biased.
Seeing Chen Yang remain silent, Yang Hu continued, "I just don't believe you aren't moved by Sisi."
"Have you ever in your life been madly in love with someone?" Chen Yang asked faintly, looking up at the cold, clear moon in the dome of the sky.
Yang Hu was taken aback, then chuckled. "No, but I hope to be someday."
BANG!
Chen Yang slapped him on the forehead. "If you haven't, then what are you doing meddling in this? Get lost!"
Yang Hu clutched his forehead, wincing in pain. The slap made stars dance before his eyes and his head spin; he'd nearly passed out. He then slunk away dejectedly.
"You just had to touch a raw nerve. Who else was I supposed to hit?" Chen Yang muttered irritably, watching Yang Hu's retreating figure. There were some things he really didn't want to think about.
Before long, Qin Qiu, Qin Mo, and their group came over, all in high spirits. Qin Mo trotted up to Chen Yang, grabbed his arm, and giggled, "Brother-in-law, how do you think I did?"
"Awesome!" Chen Yang gave her a thumbs up, not sparing any praise. "I can already see a brilliant star on the rise."
"Haha, you really have a way with words, brother-in-law." Qin Mo grinned so widely her eyes squinted into slits.
Chen Yang ruffled her hair, smiling without a word.
「Back home.」
Chen Yang received a text message from Li Si. "Yang, I'm heading back to Qiyun Road tomorrow. If you're free, could you come to see me off?"
Li Si rarely used a questioning tone with Chen Yang. Is this the first time? Her words carried a hint of caution, probably because she was worried he was upset about what she had said on stage.
"Sure!" Chen Yang replied, then added, "I have a friend from the Martial Department who is also returning to Qiyun Road tomorrow. You can go with him. At least it will be safer."
The friend he mentioned was, of course, Ji Ping. His Ten Thousand Martial Guards' next stop was Qiyun Road before they headed north back to Cangyun City.
"Okay, I'll listen to you, Yang! Hehe!"
「The next day.」
At the appointed time, Chen Yang drove to the banks of the Lingjin River. For the past few days, this area had been off-limits to unauthorized personnel. When Chen Yang arrived, Li Si wasn't there yet. Figuring she wouldn't be able to get in without him to guide her, he decided to wait outside.
Just as he lit a cigarette, a coupe sped over and parked next to his van. Who else could it be but Di An?
Today, Di An was clearly dressed with great care. A well-tailored blue suit made him look exceptionally handsome and debonair.
"Yo, you're here too?" Di An had seen Chen Yang from afar but now feigned surprise. "But you're too early. Sisi isn't set to leave until ten o'clock sharp."
Chen Yang glanced at him but showed no interest in responding.
Di An wasn't offended. He stood before Chen Yang and said lightly, "You sure got lucky. Yuan Qingyun hadn't even had a chance to deal with you before someone killed him, letting you escape disaster." Of course, he didn't believe that Chen Yang or anyone from the Qin Corporation was responsible for throwing Yuan Qingyun off the building. That was completely impossible! After some thought and investigation, he concluded that the person was likely that mysterious figure who was at odds with the Martial Association.
Chen Yang simply smiled without a word.
"Hmph!" Chen Yang's indifferent attitude made Di An extremely uncomfortable. He laughed coldly, "See this formation here? These are the Ten Thousand Martial Guards from Cangyun City. The protection of the entire city rests on them! And this…"
Di An raised a hand, gesturing towards the encampment of the Ten Thousand Martial Guards. "This is the power and influence of Sisi's family!" he said, swelling with vicarious pride. "Only the Prince from the Li Family can speak with the Ten Thousand Martial Guards and arrange for them to take Sisi back to Qiyun Road."
When Li Si told him she would be traveling back to Qiyun Road on a warship of the Ten Thousand Martial Guards, he was both envious and astonished, but he correctly guessed that the old patriarch of the Li Family had pulled some strings. Otherwise, how could this be possible?
"And you, you're just a live-in son-in-law. Don't you feel ashamed of yourself?" Di An sneered. "The Li Family's Prince would never find someone like you worthy. In fact, he would consider you a disgrace! Take my advice: if you don't want to die, cut all ties with my Sisi immediately and stay far away from her. I, Di An, am her final destination."
With a smirk, he felt immensely pleased with himself. Since this rare opportunity had presented itself, he naturally had to take full advantage and belittle his rival.
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